Qld drivers to get another traffic lane on Pacific Motorway

MOTORISTS will enjoy an extra traffic lane on the Pacific Motorway this year when the State Government replaces a failed transit lane.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson announced on Monday plans to increase a five kilometre stretch of the motorway from three to four lanes between Klumpp Road and the Gateway Motorway merge.

The project will involve replacing the T2 transit lane, introduced 10 years ago to encourage car-pooling.

But the government claims the T2 initiative failed and just led to congestion for residents south of Brisbane.

The stretch of road is prone to heavy traffic for commuters during afternoon and weekend peak hour periods.

The expansion project is expected to be completed by mid-2013.

But night drivers be warned, most of the road works will take place after dark.